Under TCJS 269.1, the sheriff/operator shall maintain a record on each inmate including any receipts and expenditures of inmate accounts. Who is identified as this responsible party?

• A. Warden
• B. Sheriff/Operator
• C. Facility administrator
• D. Parole officer

Answer: (B)

Under TCJS 269.1, the person responsible for maintaining records on inmate financials is the sheriff or the facility operator. This designation fits because the sheriff (or the operator acting in that role) is in charge of the jail and its operations, including inmate accounts, receipts, and expenditures. Requiring the sheriff/operator to maintain these records ensures clear accountability, proper handling of inmate funds, and ready access for audits or reviews. The other roles described do not fit this specific statutory duty in a jail context: a warden is typically a title for state facilities, not the designated role in county jails; a facility administrator is a general title and not the specific statutory responsibility; and a parole officer handles community supervision, not internal jail finances.